Translucent Media

[tonywhittier]

What do you guys recommend for translucent media for an outdoor application? Also do you laminate it? If so what kind of laminate?

 

[CS-SignSupply-TT]

Tony, are you printing or simply using translucent colors for a back lighted sign?

 

[Malkin]

I use Oracal 3850 here.....

Same here for printed, with a matte lam (prefer 3M 8520)
Sometimes I will double-strike the ink, sometimes I'll use a 2nd print on clear layered underneath instead. Depends on the design and their budget.

 

[cgsigns_jamie]

I like 3M 3630 series.

For printed graphics I like 3M IJ-3630-20 with the 8520 matte laminate.

To prevent colors from washing out when lighted I print a second set of graphics on clear 3M IJ-3650-114 and then apply the IJ-3630-20 on top. So I have two layers of ink and vinyl for the light to pass through.

 

[J Hill Designs]

I like 3M 3630 series.

For printed graphics I like 3M IJ-3630-20 with the 8520 matte laminate.

To prevent colors from washing out when lighted I print a second set of graphics on clear 3M IJ-3650-114 and then apply the IJ-3630-20 on top. So I have two layers of ink and vinyl for the light to pass through.

I do the same, except mirror print on clear 2nd surface - a little more forgiving with registration

 

[tonywhittier]

Tony, are you printing or simply using translucent colors for a back lighted sign?

I will be printing. Do you recommend using a matte laminate or gloss?

 

[Letterbox Mike]

We've been having the best luck with Avery MPI2050. Orajet 3850 can have a muddy yellowish/brown tint on white areas when lighted, the Avery seems to stay the whitest.

Laminate with cast matte.